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Press and Journal
3 days ago
- Health
- Press and Journal
'We miss him every day': Torphins family raising awareness of bowel cancer in memory of dad and husband
An Aberdeenshire family is stepping out in memory of their dad and husband who lost his life to bowel cancer. David Laidlaw, from Torphins, was 45-years-old when he died in November last year. 'The girls and I miss him every day,' his wife, Jacqui Laidlaw, said. 'We lost our much-loved husband and amazing dad to bowel cancer. He was only 45, very fit and full of life. 'We wanted to do something positive in memory of David. 'And boost awareness and fund research into new ways to cure this disease.' On Sunday, Jacqui, 45, and her and David's oldest daughter, 14-year-old Jessica, will walk 18 miles in his memory. They will be joined by more than 10 friends for the Mighty Stride at this year's Aberdeen Kiltwalk to raise money for Bowel Cancer UK. The team of kilt-walkers have named themselves David's Dumb-Belles as a nod the dad-of-two's passion for fitness and strength training. 'The Torphins ladies have been out doing lots of training walks with the lighter evenings now, but it's been harder to get the wider group together all at once,' Jacqui said. 'I've received so many kind messages of support from staff and patients at my work which has been so lovely. 'We are determined to raise as much awareness as we can about bowel cancer and hope that all the money we raise will help people affected by this disease.' Ahead of the big day, the team has raised more than £6,000 – six times their original target. All of the money will go to Bowel Cancer UK which supports families impacted by bowel cancer, as well as funding research into the disease. Jacqui, who is also mum to Sophie, hopes they can spread awareness of the charity and the signs of bowel cancer while they walk from Banchory to Duthie Park. They will be surrounded by thousands of north-east walkers supporting charities close to their hearts – and in memory of their own loved ones. Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK with about 44,000 people diagnosed every year. The symptoms can include: Emma McGeever, from Bowel Cancer UK, said: 'Every 15 minutes someone gets a bowel cancer diagnosis. 'The money raised by David's Dumb-Belles will help us continue to raise awareness of the disease and its symptoms. 'As well as provide expert information and support to patients and their families, fund vital research, and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care. 'We hope that Jacqui and her team know the difference that their support will make, and we wish them all the best for the Kiltwalk this Sunday.'
North Wales Live
6 days ago
- Health
- North Wales Live
'Important' new risk factor for bowel cancer uncovered as cases surge in young
Being overweight in childhood and adolescence has been identified as a significant risk factor for developing bowel cancer in later life, according to a new study. Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a major health concern in the UK, with nearly 44,000 new cases diagnosed annually. Worryingly, over 2,600 young people are diagnosed with the disease each year, as reported by Bowel Cancer UK. Researchers have described the rising incidence of bowel cancer among younger people as a "global phenomenon", with England experiencing some of the steepest increases. While factors such as a poor diet, alcohol consumption, and smoking have been linked to this trend, the latest research highlights another crucial risk factor. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox The study found that being overweight during childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood - as well as having a higher birth weight - is associated with an increased risk of developing bowel cancer. Dr Helen Croker, Assistant Director of Research and Policy at the World Cancer Research Fund, said: "Cancer is a complex disease which develops over several decades, so better understanding of its early origins is critical for more effective prevention efforts and understanding the research gaps. "The results of this study show that raised body mass index across childhood through young adulthood is an important risk factor for colorectal cancer," reports the Manchester Evening News. Researchers in the Netherlands have found that a higher early life BMI could be linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer in adults, reviewing data from 37 studies examining body weight in children and cancer risk later in life. They discovered that an increase in BMI of 5 kg/m2 raised the risk of bowel cancer by 12 per cent in individuals aged 18 to 25. For adolescents aged between 10 and 19 years, a higher BMI correlated with a 5-18 per cent elevated risk of the disease. Furthermore, in young children aged two to nine years, a greater BMI was also associated with an increased likelihood of developing colon cancer. The study also revealed that each kilogram of birth weight could be associated with a 9 per cent increased risk of bowel cancer. While the findings do not establish a causal link between BMI in early life and the development of bowel cancer, it points to a significant association that necessitates further investigation to comprehend what may be driving this connection. Dr Dieuwertje Kok, associate professor of nutrition and cancer at Wageningen University and Research, noted: "Although the relationship between adult body size and colorectal cancer risk is well-documented, the potential influence of measures of body size during early life is less understood. "The team was excited to review results from 37 publications that explored birth weight, as well as body mass index across different early life stages. "This study bridges the existing knowledge gap and enhances our understanding of how early life factors may affect colorectal cancer risk in adults."
BBC News
17-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Colourful Lincolnshire bin lorries promote work of charities
Five new bin lorries have been painted in bright colours and carry health and wellbeing messages from national vehicles, in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, support the work of the Royal British Legion, Samaritans, Bowel Cancer UK, Kidney Research UK and Roy Castle Lung Cancer join a pink lorry promoting breast cancer awareness and a bright blue one highlighting prostate council leader Ashley Baxter said the new wagons would provoke further conversations and hoped it would make people more aware of the work of the charities. He added: "The charities we are supporting do life-saving work, each in their own way."It's a privilege to be able to help get their messages out to residents via these new refuse vehicles."Our lorries are highly visible and visit every corner of our district. Our crews tell us that the public are really interested and engaged when they see them out and about."The council said the paint jobs were done by the vehicles' manufacturer at no extra to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Scottish Sun
04-05-2025
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
Hundreds brave gloop for annual Maldon Mud Race across River Blackwater
Saski reveals how the race was 'so fun, so scary and for such a good cause' BOG JOG A SLOG Hundreds brave gloop for annual Maldon Mud Race across River Blackwater Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TEEN competitor gets bogged down in a charity run with a twist – and lots of sticking. Hundreds braved the Essex gloop for the annual Maldon Mud Race, which began in the 1970s, across the River Blackwater. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Sixth-former Saski Madden, 17, of the town's Plume Academy, was fundraising for Bowel Cancer UK 6 Hundreds braved the Essex gloop for the annual Maldon Mud Race Credit: Getty 6 The race began in the 1970s and takes place across the River Blackwater Credit: Getty Sixth-former Saski Madden, 17, of the town's Plume Academy, was fundraising for Bowel Cancer UK. She said: 'It was a blur. 'So fun, so scary and for such a good cause!' We revealed earlier how a "fairly chilly" spell is now expected to follow record-breaking hot weather as the UK marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Temperatures will dip to "below average" as celebrations kick off on bank holiday Monday, but rise again throughout the week. On the bank holiday itself, the Met Office forecasts temperatures will reach a maximum of 15C or 16C on the south coast of England on Monday, May 5. But northern parts of the UK will "struggle to get into the double figures". 6 Brits will wake up to much cooler temperatures on bank holiday Monday, with frost in rural areas Credit: YouTube @Met Office UK 6 The UK enjoyed a mini heatwave over the last few days, seeing Brits flock to beaches Credit: Alamy 6 People soaked up sun rays and temperatures up to 29 degrees - but it's all change Credit: Alamy Thousands of people are expected to line the streets for the spectacle which includes a Churchill speech performance by actor Timothy Spall, a flypast including the Red Arrows, and a military procession of 1,300 members of the armed forces. The Met Office predicted the morning would start "bright for many", with showers across Lincolnshire and down into south-east England. But in the afternoon most areas will be "dry with sunny spells", with more sun around for eastern and northern parts of the country compared to Sunday.
The Irish Sun
04-05-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Hundreds brave gloop for annual Maldon Mud Race across River Blackwater
A TEEN competitor gets bogged down in a charity run with a twist – and lots of sticking. Hundreds braved the Essex gloop for the annual Maldon Mud Race, which began in the 1970s, across the River Blackwater. 6 Sixth-former Saski Madden, 17, of the town's Plume Academy, was fundraising for Bowel Cancer UK 6 Hundreds braved the Essex gloop for the annual Maldon Mud Race Credit: Getty 6 The race began in the 1970s and takes place across the River Blackwater Credit: Getty Sixth-former Saski Madden, 17, of the town's Plume Academy, was fundraising for Bowel Cancer UK. She said: 'It was a blur. 'So fun, so scary and for such a good cause!' We revealed earlier how a "fairly chilly" spell is now expected to follow record-breaking hot weather as the UK marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day. READ MORE ON WEATHER Temperatures will dip to "below average" as celebrations kick off on bank holiday Monday, but rise again throughout the week. On the bank holiday itself, the Met Office forecasts temperatures will reach a maximum of 15C or 16C on the south coast of But northern parts of the UK will "struggle to get into the double figures". 6 Brits will wake up to much cooler temperatures on bank holiday Monday, with frost in rural areas Credit: YouTube @Met Office UK 6 The UK enjoyed a mini heatwave over the last few days, seeing Brits flock to beaches Credit: Alamy 6 People soaked up sun rays and temperatures up to 29 degrees - but it's all change Credit: Alamy Thousands of people are expected to line the streets for the spectacle which includes a Churchill speech performance by actor Timothy Spall, a flypast including the Red Arrows, and a military procession of 1,300 members of the armed forces. Most read in The Sun The Met Office predicted the morning would start "bright for many", with showers across Lincolnshire and down into south-east England. But in the afternoon most areas will be "dry with sunny spells", with more sun around for eastern and northern parts of the country compared to Sunday. 'No real rain forecast for WEEKS' as Met Eireann issue glorious 17C bank hol forecast & Ireland hotter than Madrid
